Simon Whipple: Vampire Victim?

Rain fell from the darkened sky. A cold wind blew. In the distance a dog barked. It had all the elements of a horror movie, but this was no piece of fiction. I was on the outskirts of North Smithfield, Rhode Island, cursing the vague directions I had as I wandered among the trees and … Continue reading Simon Whipple: Vampire Victim?

Mercy Brown: American Vampire

Mercy Brown, Chestnut Hill Baptist Church Cemetery, Rhode Island A couple of years ago I made a trip to Rhode Island to attend a conference near the town of Exeter. While searching for interesting and unique places to visit in the immediate area, I came across a grave which immediately caught may attention. I only … Continue reading Mercy Brown: American Vampire